About the role
Job Description
Together We Innovate. Together We Change.
Want to play a key role in enabling global growth and strategic transformation for a Fortune 500 Company where you'll take ownership from day one-helping translate enterprise strategy into scalable technology capabilities across international markets? If you excel at business technology with an emphasis on planning, implementation, and collaborating with business partners, we want to speak with you! We are currently looking for a Senior Manager, Business Relationship Management - Growth, Strategy, & International in Richmond, VA,but are open to a remote work arrangement.
The Business Relationship Manager (BRM) acts as a strategic advisor and business technology partner. This role will help with planning, expansion, and global commercial activities by turning enterprise priorities into IT strategies and scalable capabilities. This role plays a critical part in advancing global initiatives, enabling new business opportunities, and ensuring technology investments are aligned to drive long-term value and operational success.
What you will be doing
Serving as a trusted advisor to senior partners across Altria's strategy, growth, and international business functions, crafting business technology strategy, priorities, and outcomes.
Building and maintaining positive relationships with business leaders, translating strategic objectives into actionable digital initiatives and technology capabilities.
Acting as the primary point of contact for business leaders, including leading blocking issues and resolving critical business and technology challenges.
Translating corporate strategy and growth priorities into actionable technology roadmaps, driving execution of programs that enable scalable capabilities throughout international and emerging markets.
Identifying and addressing gaps between current and future-state technology capabilities, ensuring solutions align with enterprise architecture and strategic objectives.
Ensuring technology solutions support global consistency and scalability while accommodating regional requirements, compliance standards, and regulatory considerations.
Leading the development and prioritization of technology portfolios based on business impact, readiness, and enterprise value, while maintaining accountability for delivery outcomes.
Quantifying and presenting the value of digital investments, including productivity gains, cost savings, and risk mitigation, in partnership with cross-functional teams.
Driving innovation by identifying emerging technologies, facilitating design thinking workshops, and encouraging solutions such as AI/ML, IoT, and digital capabilities across global operations.
We want you to have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
10+ years in business technology roles with a focus on strategy, delivery, and business partner engagement.
Shown experience supporting enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives and delivering measurable business value.
Strong customer-service orientation with outstanding communication, influencing, and customer engagement skills.
Demonstrated ability to translate business strategy into executable technology plans and deliver measurable outcomes.
Strong eye for business with the ability to connect technology investments to growth, operational performance, and value creation.
Experience working in sophisticated, global environments with an understanding of regional requirements, regulatory considerations, and scalability needs.
Ability to work independently while leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and getting results.
Certifications such as PMP®, ITIL®, Six Sigma, CSCP, or TOGAF are preferred; Certified Business Relationship Manager (CBRM®) preferred.
The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $132,500.00 - $202,100.00.
Why You'll Love Building Your Career at Altria
At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported - both at work and in life. Here's what you'll find here:
Work where life works for you - with flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around.
Own your time - start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully
A place where you belong - where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real
Get recognized for your work - annual merit increases and performance bonus
A future you can count on - 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%-17% of your base salary
Help with your goals - get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends
Support for what matters most - comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
Celebrating your milestones - paid parental and bonding leave for life's biggest moments.
Wellness that goes beyond work - programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life
A culture that gives back - paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference
At Altria, we offer more than benefits - we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Altria is a Fortune 500 company that has a leading portfolio of products for U.S. adult tobacco and nicotine consumers 21+. For decades we've been leaders in the tobacco industry, but the industry is evolving - and so are we. Our Vision is Moving Beyond Smoking™.
At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders.
Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group.